Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Wishful Wednesday - The Emigrant & Immigration

NOTE: the statue shows the wife and child left behind at home while the father races to his new destiny in a new country.

Halifax,
Nova Scotia’s Pier 21 was the
port of entry for many Canadian emigrants.Currently, cruise ships disembark passengers through the doors of the Pier
21 Museum dedicated to the history of Halifax and its emigrant population.

Unfortunately, due to time travel constraints my traveling
companions and I were unable to tour the museum.I was able to purchase two postcards showing
newly arriving emigrants to Halifax.They were on display at the Fair
Oaks Library.The library display was
dedicated to immigration and emigrants.On display was a large trunk, satchel, copies of the ticket punched by a
physician attesting to the good health of the ship’s passengers and pictures of
ships, including the Mayflower.Root
Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society members use library displays to
promote genealogy and Family History Day especially during the month of September and October.

Like the United States
the emigrants coming by ship to Canada
were seeking a new life and the opportunities available to people willing to
work hard.On September 19, 2013 Halifax unveiled a new
piece of art dedicated to the Canadian emigrants.Entitled “The Emigrant” with the following
explanation,